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Last updated : 15 August 2002 By Rob Stanway
Steve Cotterill: "Leicester, like all the sides relegated from the Premiership last season, are a great side with Premiership players, but we weren't quite good enough tonight.

"We have dissected the goal, and what we thought about it will stay in the dressing room ­ but we could certainly have done better.
"But I think our work ethic has been terrific and things will improve as we get fitter and find our feet in the division."

Brian Little whilst commentated on Sky said that Stoke should concentrate more on avoiding relegation and climbing towards midtable this season rather than expecting them to do wonders and push for promotion. Cotterill has a great young side and if he can keep them together - it will pay off next season.